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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins right-hander, exited his start in the first inning due to elbow soreness but received good news when MRI imaging revealed no structural damage. Ryan has progressed well through his recovery protocol, including playing catch and throwing a successful bullpen session. He is on track to make his next start Saturday in Cleveland. Ryan is a steady pitcher with a 3.79 ERA, 27.5% strikeout rate, and excellent 5.7% walk rate since his 2021 debut. He is a fly-ball pitcher who can be homer-prone but excels at avoiding walks.
Strengths
- + No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- + Successful bullpen session with good velocity and offspeed stuff
- + On track to start Saturday in Cleveland
- + Steady performer with 3.79 ERA since 2021
- + Excellent 5.7% walk rate
- + Strong 27.5% strikeout rate
- + Cautious approach taken by player and team
- + Best-case scenario outcome for injury scare
Weaknesses
- - Elbow soreness during recent start
- - Fly-ball pitcher with homer-prone tendencies
- - Lacks premium velocity
- - Only 9 pitches thrown before exiting start
- - Uncertainty about full recovery timeline
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Ryan Yarbrough is a rp for the New York Yankees.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
New York Yankees